Beyond its literal description of a devastating insect plague, what is a widely accepted interpretation of the locust plague in the Book of Joel?

A It symbolizes the overwhelming power of the Roman Empire and their eventual conquest of Israel. B It represents the destructive consequences of social injustice and economic inequality within Israelite society. C It serves as a warning of God's impending judgment and a call to repentance for the nation of Judah. D It foreshadows the coming of a great famine that would test the faith of God's people.